The Quinn family said he had passed away peacefully at home in Howth, Co Dublin, reports the Irish Independent.

“First and foremost Feargal was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

To everyone else who knew him, he was an ebullient businessman, entrepreneur, innovator and former Senator,” the family said.

The businessman is best known for founding the supermarket chain Superquinn. He also served as a senator in the Seanad from 1993 to 2016.

Mr Quinn was also the author of several books including Crowning the Customer and his memoirs Quinntessential Fergal.

He also presented a TV series, Feargal Quinn's Retail Therapy, in 2009 where he helped local shops to revamp.

He is survived by his wife Denise, their five children and 19 grandchildren.

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